2025年北京高考英语特供秘卷（三）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been predictable and boring. But one sunny morning, the bookstore owner 1 that the shop would be closing for good. Samuel’s heart sank, and he found himself facing an 2 future. Yet a ray of hope emerged — an opportunity to start anew.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, he thought, 3 the courage to break new ground. With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to go after his dream of becoming a 4 .
With pen in hand and a blank page before him, Samuel poured his soul out onto the paper. He 5 tales of adventure, love and self-discovery. As he wrote, he gave life to the characters that danced across the page. 6 , an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A local publishing house, charmed by Samuel’s stories, offered him a 7 to share his work. He took a leap of faith and said yes!
“Out with the old and in with the new” became Samuel’s pet phrase. The once-shy clerk 8 a confident author. His books found their way into the hands of readers near and far, touching hearts and igniting (点燃) passions.
Samuel’s 9 didn’t come without challenges, but he remembered the saying, “When one door closes, another opens.” Each closed door became an opportunity for growth and a stepping stone to even greater achievements. With each book he composed, he turned over a new leaf. His journey reminded everyone that starting anew was not just surrendering(屈服)to the unknown. It was an invitation to 10 a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
1．A．permitted B．complained C．admitted D．announced
2．A．unusual B．uncertain C．impossible D．unrealistic
3．A．gathering B．lacking C．admiring D．recalling
4．A．clerk B．painter C．novelist D．publisher
5．A．penned B．heard C．provided D．concluded
6．A．Frequently B．Eventually C．Obviously D．Normally
7．A．chance B．solution C．condition D．right
8．A．depended on B．knew about C．learned from D．transformed into
9．A．exploration B．curiosity C．success D．dignity
10．A．change B．repeat C．create D．evaluate
第二节 语法填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
I had an experience that I will forever bear in my mind. Once upon a time, as I was swimming in a lake, I suddenly felt a sharp sting in my leg. When 11 (look) down, I realized that it was a snake! I was so frightened that I swam fast 12 (avoid) it. Then I remembered what I had learned about dealing with snakebites. I immediately pressed against the wound and swam to the shore for help. 13 (lucky), I was sent to the hospital in time.
语法填空
According to a 2006 Danish study published in the Psychonomic Bulletin &Review, people over age 40 perceive themselves to be, on average, 20 percent younger than 14 their ID indicates. Why do some of us feel that the number of candles on our birthday cake can't be right Psychologists and scientists 15 (study) this phenomenon since the 1970s. Some wonder about the cultural factors that push us to look younger because old age is often associated 16 being unproductive and dependent. Other factors that lead to us perceiving ourselves as younger are being sociable and having intergenerational relationships.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
By analyzing large amounts of data, Al learns and 17 (improve) with each new task it performs. This has led to a sharp rise in its use in many fields, including healthcare, transportation, and even education. In the healthcare industry, AI 18 (use) to diagnose diseases and design drugs. Another area 19 AI is making an impact is in transportation. Autonomous vehicles, 20 (power) by machine learning algorithms, are becoming more common on the roads.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 38分）
第一节（共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Almost every day, we learn of disasters of one form or another through the media. These include not just major disasters that affect large areas for a long time. A severe storm, an electric power breakdown, or a house fire can bring a personal disaster to an individual. This brochure aims to help you develop your personal preparedness plan.
IStockpiling food and drink● Drinking is more important than eating. Keep about 14 liters of liquid per person in stock for each week. ● No experiments. Your supplies should mainly consist of food and drink that you normally have. ● Ensure that your supplies can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration and that most of them can be eaten cold. ⅡEmergency pack ● The aim of a disaster supplies kit should be to help you to cope with the possibility of having to exist for a few days outside of your house. Don't take more for each family member than could be conveniently contained within the confines of a rucksack (帆布背包). A rucksack is more practical than a suitcase, as it allows you to have both hands free. ● The emergency rucksack should contain these items: —First aid materials, personal medication —Sleeping bag or blanket —Hygiene products for a couple of days ⅢElectric power breakdown ● Keep a supply of torches and candles, as well as spare batteries, matches or lighters in the house. Remember that batteries do not last indefinitely. Regularly use the batteries up and replace them. ● You can prepare smaller meals on a camping stove, one that can be operated through the use of charcoal (木炭) or gas. ⅣKeep up-to-date in an emergency Floods or heavy snowfalls may lead to parts of the population getting cut off from the outside world. Information and warnings are important for survival. Those who are trapped can often only be reached by radio, television or the Internet. However, television and the Internet only work when there is electric power, which could fail. This leaves just the radio as the main warning device. ⅤAbout us The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) was established in 2004 as a central organizational unit for civil security in Germany. The BBK is your reliable partner for emergency preparedness and self-help. You can find further information on our website.
21．The brochure is provided in order to _______.
A．inform people about recent disasters
B．provide tips on how to survive in a disaster
C．encourage people to stockpile food and drink on a regular basis
D．promote the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
22．What is the recommended device to receive warnings during a disaster
A．A laptop. B．A television. C．A mobile phone. D．A battery-powered radio.
23．The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance is _______.
A．a charity that collects donations for disaster victims
B．a non-profit organization that provides disaster relief globally
C．an international organization that coordinates disaster response efforts
D．a government agency that prepares people for emergencies in Germany
B
I write this on a spring morning, in the van I have called home for two years now.
From one small window, I have a view of joggers pounding the sunny path by the Oxford Canal, and the other looks onto the busy railway line along which trains travel from Southampton Docks to Birmingham.
The woods where I’ve parked my van have grown up between them. This ancient van, a vehicle designed for freedom and the open road, has proved a stable solution for surviving the current housing crisis.
I became a travel writer after my studies ended, committing to brief “residencies” with museums and art centres—where temporary accommodation is often provided in exchange for producing new work about a community. Over the years that followed, living and working on location in the polar regions or Scandinavia or the Alps, not settling down for very long, meant wherever I landed was always “home”.
It was necessary to adopt a more permanent engagement with locality. Oxford had often drawn me back. It’s a crossroads of reality and the imagination, the perfect city for a writer.
It takes a surprising amount of work to keep a tiny home in order: buying a used van online; ensuring the smooth running of a gas cooker and car batteries; fetching water and emptying the mobile toilet. I began to enjoy taking care of my immediate surroundings. Over the summer, I worked to turn waste-ground into a wild garden, replacing weeds with wild plants.
I made friends with the self-sufficient boaters living nearby, always ready to share knowledge on the low-carbon simplicity of life without electricity. I’ve learnt that comfort can be found away from the bright infrastructure of urban life: in watching the birds that nest in the tree and the foxes playing in the woods at dawn, in making a cup of coffee on a spring morning.
My step away from conventional housing has been a necessary act of personal economy, but the benefits include taking nothing for granted, and unexpected delight.
24．The writer makes the van his home because ______.
A．the feature of the van and that of his occupation are matching
B．the van equals to a crossroads of reality and the imagination
C．the views of joggers and trains outside of it can relieve his pressure
D．living and working on location in the polar regions are appealing to him
25．What does “immediate surroundings” in Paragraph 6 refer to
A．a used van B．a gas cooker C．a wild garden D．a mobile toilet
26．Which of the following is the benefit of unconventional housing
A．Joining joggers to do exercise. B．Keeping a tiny home in order easily.
C．Improving the economy of Oxford. D．Embracing delightful surprises.
C
One day, I received a call from a colleague. He was about to give a student a zero for his answer to a physical problem, while the student claimed a perfect score. I was elected as their arbiter (仲裁人). I read the examination problem: “Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer (气压计).” The student had answered, “Take the barometer to the top of the building, attach a long rope to it, lower it to the street, and then bring it up, measuring the length of the rope. The length of it is the height of the building.”
The student had really answered the question completely, but the answer didn’t confirm his competence in physics. I suggested the student try again. I gave him six minutes to answer the question, warning that the answer should show some knowledge of physics. Five minutes later, he said he had many answers and dashed off one, which read “Take the barometer to the top of the building and lean over the edge of the roof. Drop the barometer, timing its fall with a stopwatch. Then, use the physical formula (公式) to calculate the height of the building.”
At this point, my colleague had to accept it, and then the student made almost full marks. I couldn’t help asking the student what the other answers were. He listed many others and then added, “Probably the best is to take the barometer to the administrator and said to him, ‘Sir, here is a fine barometer. If you tell me the height of the building, 1 will give it to you.”‘
Then, I asked the student if he really did not know the conventional answer to this question. He admitted that he did, but said that he was fed up with high school and college instructors trying to teach him how to think.
The name of the student was Bohr who later was famous all over the world. He won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.
27．The student got a zero at the beginning because .
A．the teacher wasn’t satisfied with him.
B．his answer wasn’t complete or correct
C．his answer didn’t show his knowledge of physics
D．the teacher didn’t fully understand his answer
28．We know from the passage that .
A．the administrator told Bohr the height
B．the student knew the expected answer
C．the author preferred Bohr’s last answer
D．the teacher was a very stubborn person
29．We can learn from the passage that .
A．instructors can teach students how to think
B．arbiters can help students to get high scores
C．teachers should make students use physical formulas
D．students should be given more freedom in thinking
30．What was Bohr’s attitude toward his schooling
A．Critical B．Optimistic
C．Objective D．Ambiguous
D
Up to the age of ten, I did not mind at all the fact that my elder sister was different. The child psychologist had termed it as “Asperger Syndrome”, a disease that affects how a person socializes with others.
It was only at the age of ten that I started to become aware of my social life and self-image that I had carefully shaped. My sister, on the other hand, was socially awkward. She would mumble (咕哝) to herself and repeat the words she had just said under her breath. She, however, was academically capable, and hence we attended the same primary school. Despite this, I never, ever acknowledged in public that she was my sister.
Being in primary six, about to graduate, my sister and her classmates had to put up a performance, whether in a group, or individually. Due to her inability to integrate, my sister was the only one left without a group. “I’ll sing,” my sister told my parents, somewhat confidently. Hearing that, I was taken aback. How could my sister sing in front of the school She would embarrass me, one way or another. “No!” I remember protesting. My parents shot me a look.
No one knows she is your sister. It is fine, you do not need to tell anyone. I remember telling myself these exact lines as I sat in the hall, waiting for the performances to start. The curtains parted to reveal the only solo (独唱) — my sister. It took about a whole minute for her to state her name and class and by that time, whispers were heard in the audience.
“Why is she taking so long ” people around me asked. I shifted nervously in my seat. Finally, my sister started to sing. I was prepared for the worst. She opened her mouth, and I was transfixed — she sang effortlessly. Her voice rang through the hall, beautiful in its power. I listened ever so carefully to the words that she had composed all by herself.
Guilt and shame filled my heart. Although she knew that I was embarrassed by her and was unwilling to attend her concert, my sister had forgiven me; she had never taken anything that I had done to her to heart. It was then that I resolved to love her unconditionally.
31．How did the author feel about his sister’s difference before 10
A．He hardly accepted it. B．He didn’t care about it.
C．He was extremely awkward. D．He was determined to help.
32．Why did the author protest against his sister’s decision
A．To challenge his parents. B．To follow other students.
C．To keep his sister’s image. D．To protect his self-respect.
33．What do we know about the author’s sister
A．She always got full marks in primary school.
B．She refused to form a group with other students.
C．She gave an excellent performance before graduation.
D．She delivered an inspiring speech in front of the school.
34．What lesson did the author learn from his sister
A．Take nothing to heart. B．Love without condition.
C．Stick to one’s own choice. D．Learn from anyone around.
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
At the end of the day, most of us find ourselves on the couch, eyes glued to the television or to our smartphones, doing everything we can to conserve energy. 35 But are we hardwired (本能的) for it
According to Michael Inzlicht, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, we’re lazy and also, we’re not.
All humans, given equal options, will take the easy way out. Does it mean we’re lazy Maybe. 36 We always minimize our effort and, at the same time, maximize the amount of reward we get for that effort. A study published in the journal Neuropsychologia found that our brains may be hardwired for laziness. Even though we know the benefits of exercise, we stay glued to the couch.
37 We can’t know for sure whether there is an evolutionary (进化的) purpose to it. But that would make sense. After all, before we were able to go to the grocery store, calories were much more directly linked to effort. Every calorie we burned meant more hunting, fishing, or gathering.
But there are the times when humans are the opposite of lazy and do very difficult things for no apparent reason. Some rewards only come from extensive effort. 38 Running this far might even cause more harm than good in terms of running injuries like stress fractures, back pain and so on. But we do it anyway because putting in the effort makes us feel good, says Inzlicht. 39
So, in that sense, effort is worth the effort. While humans are economically aware of effort most of the time, “in some cases, the effort itself is rewarding,” says Inzlicht.
A．Think about things like running a marathon.
B．It’s not completely clear why humans behave this way.
C．It seems that we humans are gifted in the way of laziness.
D．We similarly love to space out, our brain tired of focusing.
E．But it certainly means that we’re economic with our effort.
F．Some people who appear to be lazy are suffering from much more serious problems.
G．Likewise, we might get a sense of pleasure or mastery from doing a crossword puzzle.
第三部分书面表达（共两节,32分）
第一节阅读表达（共4小题,共12分;第40、41小题,每小题2分;第42题,3分;第43题,5分）
As a kid, I dreamed of becoming a marine biologist and I lived out this fantasy by setting up aquariums(鱼缸) at home. Then, at 20, I was introduced to photographer David Liittschwager, who hired me to help him with a magazine assignment on marine life.
David’s assignment was to document the amazing biodiversity found in the ocean. My role was to collect species for him to photograph. Every night, I would cast a floating lamp. Like moths drawn to a flame, mysterious creatures would emerge from the depths in search of this light. I’d then set up aquariums to house them as they waited for David to take their shot.
Those evenings made me feel as if I were on another planet. I had never imagined such strange life-forms could exist in our oceans. But I didn’t grasp the true magic of what was in front of me until I saw the photographs David took.
The biggest surprise was his image of a baby flounder. I caught this fish by accident. Only later did I notice its two tiny eyeballs staring back at me. But David’s photograph of this flounder revealed a universe of detail that even my eager eyes had missed. His macro lens magnified its ribs. The lightning-fast exposure froze its motion. A precisely aimed light released the rainbow hidden in its skin. And the black background removed all distractions to focus our attention on the quiet beauty at hand.
Years after that project, I was snorkeling(潜水) on a shallow reef. Out of the darkness, another baby flounder emerged and settled on my mask. This time I knew what to look for. Before working for David, I had assumed the goal of photography was simply to reproduce an observation so that others could share the same experience. It had never occurred to me that photography could expand our visual perception and therefore teach us to see the world anew.
40．What was the author’s responsibility in David’s assignment
41．Why was David’s image of a baby flounder the biggest surprise to the author
42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Encountering a baby flounder while snorkeling deepened the author’s understanding that photography could reproduce an observation.
43．What can help you see the world anew (In about 40 words)
第二节（共20分）
44．假如你是红星中学高三学生李华。在第16个全国防灾减灾日到来之际，你们学校开展了一次以“安全进校园”为主题的教育活动。你校国际部交换生 Jim 对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动安排。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：全国防灾减灾日—National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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2025年北京高考英语特供秘卷（三）附答案
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分知识运用（共两节,满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been predictable and boring. But one sunny morning, the bookstore owner 1 that the shop would be closing for good. Samuel’s heart sank, and he found himself facing an 2 future. Yet a ray of hope emerged — an opportunity to start anew.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, he thought, 3 the courage to break new ground. With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to go after his dream of becoming a 4 .
With pen in hand and a blank page before him, Samuel poured his soul out onto the paper. He 5 tales of adventure, love and self-discovery. As he wrote, he gave life to the characters that danced across the page. 6 , an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A local publishing house, charmed by Samuel’s stories, offered him a 7 to share his work. He took a leap of faith and said yes!
“Out with the old and in with the new” became Samuel’s pet phrase. The once-shy clerk 8 a confident author. His books found their way into the hands of readers near and far, touching hearts and igniting (点燃) passions.
Samuel’s 9 didn’t come without challenges, but he remembered the saying, “When one door closes, another opens.” Each closed door became an opportunity for growth and a stepping stone to even greater achievements. With each book he composed, he turned over a new leaf. His journey reminded everyone that starting anew was not just surrendering(屈服)to the unknown. It was an invitation to 10 a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
1．A．permitted B．complained C．admitted D．announced
2．A．unusual B．uncertain C．impossible D．unrealistic
3．A．gathering B．lacking C．admiring D．recalling
4．A．clerk B．painter C．novelist D．publisher
5．A．penned B．heard C．provided D．concluded
6．A．Frequently B．Eventually C．Obviously D．Normally
7．A．chance B．solution C．condition D．right
8．A．depended on B．knew about C．learned from D．transformed into
9．A．exploration B．curiosity C．success D．dignity
10．A．change B．repeat C．create D．evaluate
第二节 语法填空（共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分）
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
I had an experience that I will forever bear in my mind. Once upon a time, as I was swimming in a lake, I suddenly felt a sharp sting in my leg. When 11 (look) down, I realized that it was a snake! I was so frightened that I swam fast 12 (avoid) it. Then I remembered what I had learned about dealing with snakebites. I immediately pressed against the wound and swam to the shore for help. 13 (lucky), I was sent to the hospital in time.
语法填空
According to a 2006 Danish study published in the Psychonomic Bulletin &Review, people over age 40 perceive themselves to be, on average, 20 percent younger than 14 their ID indicates. Why do some of us feel that the number of candles on our birthday cake can't be right Psychologists and scientists 15 (study) this phenomenon since the 1970s. Some wonder about the cultural factors that push us to look younger because old age is often associated 16 being unproductive and dependent. Other factors that lead to us perceiving ourselves as younger are being sociable and having intergenerational relationships.
B
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
By analyzing large amounts of data, Al learns and 17 (improve) with each new task it performs. This has led to a sharp rise in its use in many fields, including healthcare, transportation, and even education. In the healthcare industry, AI 18 (use) to diagnose diseases and design drugs. Another area 19 AI is making an impact is in transportation. Autonomous vehicles, 20 (power) by machine learning algorithms, are becoming more common on the roads.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 38分）
第一节（共14小题; 每小题2分, 共28分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Almost every day, we learn of disasters of one form or another through the media. These include not just major disasters that affect large areas for a long time. A severe storm, an electric power breakdown, or a house fire can bring a personal disaster to an individual. This brochure aims to help you develop your personal preparedness plan.
IStockpiling food and drink● Drinking is more important than eating. Keep about 14 liters of liquid per person in stock for each week. ● No experiments. Your supplies should mainly consist of food and drink that you normally have. ● Ensure that your supplies can be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration and that most of them can be eaten cold. ⅡEmergency pack ● The aim of a disaster supplies kit should be to help you to cope with the possibility of having to exist for a few days outside of your house. Don't take more for each family member than could be conveniently contained within the confines of a rucksack (帆布背包). A rucksack is more practical than a suitcase, as it allows you to have both hands free. ● The emergency rucksack should contain these items: —First aid materials, personal medication —Sleeping bag or blanket —Hygiene products for a couple of days ⅢElectric power breakdown ● Keep a supply of torches and candles, as well as spare batteries, matches or lighters in the house. Remember that batteries do not last indefinitely. Regularly use the batteries up and replace them. ● You can prepare smaller meals on a camping stove, one that can be operated through the use of charcoal (木炭) or gas. ⅣKeep up-to-date in an emergency Floods or heavy snowfalls may lead to parts of the population getting cut off from the outside world. Information and warnings are important for survival. Those who are trapped can often only be reached by radio, television or the Internet. However, television and the Internet only work when there is electric power, which could fail. This leaves just the radio as the main warning device. ⅤAbout us The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) was established in 2004 as a central organizational unit for civil security in Germany. The BBK is your reliable partner for emergency preparedness and self-help. You can find further information on our website.
21．The brochure is provided in order to _______.
A．inform people about recent disasters
B．provide tips on how to survive in a disaster
C．encourage people to stockpile food and drink on a regular basis
D．promote the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
22．What is the recommended device to receive warnings during a disaster
A．A laptop. B．A television. C．A mobile phone. D．A battery-powered radio.
23．The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance is _______.
A．a charity that collects donations for disaster victims
B．a non-profit organization that provides disaster relief globally
C．an international organization that coordinates disaster response efforts
D．a government agency that prepares people for emergencies in Germany
B
I write this on a spring morning, in the van I have called home for two years now.
From one small window, I have a view of joggers pounding the sunny path by the Oxford Canal, and the other looks onto the busy railway line along which trains travel from Southampton Docks to Birmingham.
The woods where I’ve parked my van have grown up between them. This ancient van, a vehicle designed for freedom and the open road, has proved a stable solution for surviving the current housing crisis.
I became a travel writer after my studies ended, committing to brief “residencies” with museums and art centres—where temporary accommodation is often provided in exchange for producing new work about a community. Over the years that followed, living and working on location in the polar regions or Scandinavia or the Alps, not settling down for very long, meant wherever I landed was always “home”.
It was necessary to adopt a more permanent engagement with locality. Oxford had often drawn me back. It’s a crossroads of reality and the imagination, the perfect city for a writer.
It takes a surprising amount of work to keep a tiny home in order: buying a used van online; ensuring the smooth running of a gas cooker and car batteries; fetching water and emptying the mobile toilet. I began to enjoy taking care of my immediate surroundings. Over the summer, I worked to turn waste-ground into a wild garden, replacing weeds with wild plants.
I made friends with the self-sufficient boaters living nearby, always ready to share knowledge on the low-carbon simplicity of life without electricity. I’ve learnt that comfort can be found away from the bright infrastructure of urban life: in watching the birds that nest in the tree and the foxes playing in the woods at dawn, in making a cup of coffee on a spring morning.
My step away from conventional housing has been a necessary act of personal economy, but the benefits include taking nothing for granted, and unexpected delight.
24．The writer makes the van his home because ______.
A．the feature of the van and that of his occupation are matching
B．the van equals to a crossroads of reality and the imagination
C．the views of joggers and trains outside of it can relieve his pressure
D．living and working on location in the polar regions are appealing to him
25．What does “immediate surroundings” in Paragraph 6 refer to
A．a used van B．a gas cooker C．a wild garden D．a mobile toilet
26．Which of the following is the benefit of unconventional housing
A．Joining joggers to do exercise. B．Keeping a tiny home in order easily.
C．Improving the economy of Oxford. D．Embracing delightful surprises.
C
One day, I received a call from a colleague. He was about to give a student a zero for his answer to a physical problem, while the student claimed a perfect score. I was elected as their arbiter (仲裁人). I read the examination problem: “Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer (气压计).” The student had answered, “Take the barometer to the top of the building, attach a long rope to it, lower it to the street, and then bring it up, measuring the length of the rope. The length of it is the height of the building.”
The student had really answered the question completely, but the answer didn’t confirm his competence in physics. I suggested the student try again. I gave him six minutes to answer the question, warning that the answer should show some knowledge of physics. Five minutes later, he said he had many answers and dashed off one, which read “Take the barometer to the top of the building and lean over the edge of the roof. Drop the barometer, timing its fall with a stopwatch. Then, use the physical formula (公式) to calculate the height of the building.”
At this point, my colleague had to accept it, and then the student made almost full marks. I couldn’t help asking the student what the other answers were. He listed many others and then added, “Probably the best is to take the barometer to the administrator and said to him, ‘Sir, here is a fine barometer. If you tell me the height of the building, 1 will give it to you.”‘
Then, I asked the student if he really did not know the conventional answer to this question. He admitted that he did, but said that he was fed up with high school and college instructors trying to teach him how to think.
The name of the student was Bohr who later was famous all over the world. He won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.
27．The student got a zero at the beginning because .
A．the teacher wasn’t satisfied with him.
B．his answer wasn’t complete or correct
C．his answer didn’t show his knowledge of physics
D．the teacher didn’t fully understand his answer
28．We know from the passage that .
A．the administrator told Bohr the height
B．the student knew the expected answer
C．the author preferred Bohr’s last answer
D．the teacher was a very stubborn person
29．We can learn from the passage that .
A．instructors can teach students how to think
B．arbiters can help students to get high scores
C．teachers should make students use physical formulas
D．students should be given more freedom in thinking
30．What was Bohr’s attitude toward his schooling
A．Critical B．Optimistic
C．Objective D．Ambiguous
D
Up to the age of ten, I did not mind at all the fact that my elder sister was different. The child psychologist had termed it as “Asperger Syndrome”, a disease that affects how a person socializes with others.
It was only at the age of ten that I started to become aware of my social life and self-image that I had carefully shaped. My sister, on the other hand, was socially awkward. She would mumble (咕哝) to herself and repeat the words she had just said under her breath. She, however, was academically capable, and hence we attended the same primary school. Despite this, I never, ever acknowledged in public that she was my sister.
Being in primary six, about to graduate, my sister and her classmates had to put up a performance, whether in a group, or individually. Due to her inability to integrate, my sister was the only one left without a group. “I’ll sing,” my sister told my parents, somewhat confidently. Hearing that, I was taken aback. How could my sister sing in front of the school She would embarrass me, one way or another. “No!” I remember protesting. My parents shot me a look.
No one knows she is your sister. It is fine, you do not need to tell anyone. I remember telling myself these exact lines as I sat in the hall, waiting for the performances to start. The curtains parted to reveal the only solo (独唱) — my sister. It took about a whole minute for her to state her name and class and by that time, whispers were heard in the audience.
“Why is she taking so long ” people around me asked. I shifted nervously in my seat. Finally, my sister started to sing. I was prepared for the worst. She opened her mouth, and I was transfixed — she sang effortlessly. Her voice rang through the hall, beautiful in its power. I listened ever so carefully to the words that she had composed all by herself.
Guilt and shame filled my heart. Although she knew that I was embarrassed by her and was unwilling to attend her concert, my sister had forgiven me; she had never taken anything that I had done to her to heart. It was then that I resolved to love her unconditionally.
31．How did the author feel about his sister’s difference before 10
A．He hardly accepted it. B．He didn’t care about it.
C．He was extremely awkward. D．He was determined to help.
32．Why did the author protest against his sister’s decision
A．To challenge his parents. B．To follow other students.
C．To keep his sister’s image. D．To protect his self-respect.
33．What do we know about the author’s sister
A．She always got full marks in primary school.
B．She refused to form a group with other students.
C．She gave an excellent performance before graduation.
D．She delivered an inspiring speech in front of the school.
34．What lesson did the author learn from his sister
A．Take nothing to heart. B．Love without condition.
C．Stick to one’s own choice. D．Learn from anyone around.
第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 共10分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
At the end of the day, most of us find ourselves on the couch, eyes glued to the television or to our smartphones, doing everything we can to conserve energy. 35 But are we hardwired (本能的) for it
According to Michael Inzlicht, a social psychologist at the University of Toronto, we’re lazy and also, we’re not.
All humans, given equal options, will take the easy way out. Does it mean we’re lazy Maybe. 36 We always minimize our effort and, at the same time, maximize the amount of reward we get for that effort. A study published in the journal Neuropsychologia found that our brains may be hardwired for laziness. Even though we know the benefits of exercise, we stay glued to the couch.
37 We can’t know for sure whether there is an evolutionary (进化的) purpose to it. But that would make sense. After all, before we were able to go to the grocery store, calories were much more directly linked to effort. Every calorie we burned meant more hunting, fishing, or gathering.
But there are the times when humans are the opposite of lazy and do very difficult things for no apparent reason. Some rewards only come from extensive effort. 38 Running this far might even cause more harm than good in terms of running injuries like stress fractures, back pain and so on. But we do it anyway because putting in the effort makes us feel good, says Inzlicht. 39
So, in that sense, effort is worth the effort. While humans are economically aware of effort most of the time, “in some cases, the effort itself is rewarding,” says Inzlicht.
A．Think about things like running a marathon.
B．It’s not completely clear why humans behave this way.
C．It seems that we humans are gifted in the way of laziness.
D．We similarly love to space out, our brain tired of focusing.
E．But it certainly means that we’re economic with our effort.
F．Some people who appear to be lazy are suffering from much more serious problems.
G．Likewise, we might get a sense of pleasure or mastery from doing a crossword puzzle.
第三部分书面表达（共两节,32分）
第一节阅读表达（共4小题,共12分;第40、41小题,每小题2分;第42题,3分;第43题,5分）
As a kid, I dreamed of becoming a marine biologist and I lived out this fantasy by setting up aquariums(鱼缸) at home. Then, at 20, I was introduced to photographer David Liittschwager, who hired me to help him with a magazine assignment on marine life.
David’s assignment was to document the amazing biodiversity found in the ocean. My role was to collect species for him to photograph. Every night, I would cast a floating lamp. Like moths drawn to a flame, mysterious creatures would emerge from the depths in search of this light. I’d then set up aquariums to house them as they waited for David to take their shot.
Those evenings made me feel as if I were on another planet. I had never imagined such strange life-forms could exist in our oceans. But I didn’t grasp the true magic of what was in front of me until I saw the photographs David took.
The biggest surprise was his image of a baby flounder. I caught this fish by accident. Only later did I notice its two tiny eyeballs staring back at me. But David’s photograph of this flounder revealed a universe of detail that even my eager eyes had missed. His macro lens magnified its ribs. The lightning-fast exposure froze its motion. A precisely aimed light released the rainbow hidden in its skin. And the black background removed all distractions to focus our attention on the quiet beauty at hand.
Years after that project, I was snorkeling(潜水) on a shallow reef. Out of the darkness, another baby flounder emerged and settled on my mask. This time I knew what to look for. Before working for David, I had assumed the goal of photography was simply to reproduce an observation so that others could share the same experience. It had never occurred to me that photography could expand our visual perception and therefore teach us to see the world anew.
40．What was the author’s responsibility in David’s assignment
41．Why was David’s image of a baby flounder the biggest surprise to the author
42．Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Encountering a baby flounder while snorkeling deepened the author’s understanding that photography could reproduce an observation.
43．What can help you see the world anew (In about 40 words)
第二节（共20分）
44．假如你是红星中学高三学生李华。在第16个全国防灾减灾日到来之际，你们学校开展了一次以“安全进校园”为主题的教育活动。你校国际部交换生 Jim 对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动安排。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：全国防灾减灾日—National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day
Dear Jim,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 D B A C A B A D C C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D D A C D C B D A
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B D C B C E B A G
题号 41 42 43
答案
1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．B 7．A 8．D 9．C 10．C
【知识点】记叙文、个人经历、生活故事
11．looking 12．to avoid 13．Luckily
【知识点】个人经历
14．what 15．have studied/have been studying 16．with
【知识点】科普知识
17．improves 18．is used/is being used/has been used 19．where 20．powered
【知识点】科学技术 、人工智能
21．B 22．D 23．D
【知识点】自然灾害与防范、应用文
24．A 25．C 26．D
【知识点】个人经历、记叙文
27．C 28．B 29．D 30．A
【知识点】当代教育问题、生活故事、记叙文
31．B 32．D 33．C 34．B
【知识点】家人和亲人 、记叙文
35．C 36．E 37．B 38．A 39．G
【知识点】科普知识
40．The author’s responsibility was to collect species for David to photograph. 41．Because it revealed a universe of detail that the author had missed and showed the magic of photography. 42．Encountering a baby flounder while snorkeling deepened the author’s understanding that photography could reproduce an observation./Encountering a baby flounder while snorkeling deepened the author’s understanding that photography could expand our visual perception and teach us to see the world anew. 43．Seeing the world through different perspectives, experiencing new cultures, learning about diverse ideas and beliefs, engaging in meaningful conversations, traveling to new places, and being open to change and growth can all help you see the world anew.
【知识点】哲理感悟、个人经历
44．Dear Jim,
How is everything going Knowing that you are interested in the “Safety Education into Campus” event, I am glad to share it with you.
In response to the 16th National Disaster Prevention and Reduction Day, our school organized activities to raise our awareness of self-protection in the face of emergencies. First, an expert from a professional rescue team delivered a lecture on how to react when disasters strike us, such as fires and earthquakes, equipping us with basics of evacuation. Besides, we made brochures concerning the practical tips on dealing with disasters and handed them out on campus to further spread the safety knowledge among students.
I have prepared an English brochure for you. Hope it will help.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知识点】学校活动、自然灾害与防范
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